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Already Applied? Update your details, view your application and progress. Login Job Alerts We'll send you an e-mail when a position becomes available that matches your search criteria. Subscribe Quick Links HR/EOO Main Page Employee Benefits Equal Opportunity & Outreach Employment Services Researcher•PhD (Temporary)(BP) Apply now Job no: 529867 Position type:
Hourly Benefit Status:
Non-Benefited•
Non-Union Campus:
UMass Lowell Department:
Chemistry Salary:
Anticipate $1100•1200/week, commensurate w/ qualifications and experience; anticipated appointment not to exceed 9 months
Applications Open:
Jun 12 2026
Applications Close:
Open until filled
General Summary of Position:
The Temporary Researcher (PhD) will support research and development activities related to point-of-care diagnostic technologies. The position will assist with experimental design, assay development and optimization, data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation of research findings. This temporary, non-benefited staff part-time appointment will support project-specific research needs for a defined 9-month period. Minimum Qualifications (Required): A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required. The candidate must have experience conducting laboratory research, designing and troubleshooting experiments, analyzing scientific data, maintaining accurate research records, and working independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
Additional Considerations:
This is a temporary, non-benefited staff part-time position beginning May 25, 2026 and ending February 24, 2027. The appointment is project-specific and intended to provide time-limited research support for point-of-care diagnostics without creating a permanent benefited staff position. Compensation will be hourly and subject to actual hours worked and university approval.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include experience with point-of-care diagnostics, assay development, biosensors, biomarker detection, immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, microfluidics, or related bioanalytical methods. Experience working with biological or clinical samples, performing assay validation, preparing technical reports, and contributing to manuscripts, presentations, or grant-related materials is also desirable. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received. This is a temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Job Number Department Opens Closes Researcher•PhD (Temporary)(BP) 529867 Chemistry 12 Jun 2026 Open until filled The Department of Chemistry at UMass Lowell seeks a temporary, non-benefited staff Researcher (PhD) to support research and development activities in point-of-care diagnostics. The position will assist with assay development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation of research findings. This is a project-specific, 9-month temporary appointment beginning May 25, 2026 and ending February 24, 2027. Current opportunities Position Job Number Department Opens Closes Researcher•PhD (Temporary)(BP) 529867 Chemistry 12 Jun 2026 Open until filled The Department of Chemistry at UMass Lowell seeks a temporary, non-benefited staff Researcher (PhD) to support research and development activities in point-of-care diagnostics. The position will assist with assay development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation of research findings. This is a project-specific, 9-month temporary appointment beginning May 25, 2026 and ending February 24, 2027. Powered by PageUp The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Get answers to all of your Human Resources questions. Ask Now Search by Keyword Enter a keyword, e.g. "Professional & Professor" Refine Your Search Position Type Hourly 1 Locations UMass Lowell UMass Lowell 1 Categories Kennedy College of Sciences Chemistry 1
